Strengthening the Aging Network Issue Brief: The Affordable Care Act: New Option for Providing Long-Term Services and Supports

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Article Publication Date:

5/7/2011

Summary:

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 offers a number of options and financial incentives for states seeking to expand their systems of long-term services and supports. Many of these opportunities can be leveraged to work together and to build on existing initiatives. Key provisions of the ACA are summarized, followed by considerations for states seeking to take advantage of these new opportunities.

Topics:

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Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults

Sources:

ADvancing States

Programs/Initiatives:

Money Follows the Person; Affordable Care Act (ACA)

States:

All States/Territories